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Full Sail University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Winter Park, FL

$21,973

Avg tuition

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About Full Sail University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: National

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Full Sail University is a large private university located on a suburban campus in Winter Park, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,030, and admissions are selective. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 31:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,973.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

25k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

31:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

38%

Black

26%

Hispanic

17%

Unknown

9%

Two or more races

6%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

32%

Socio-economic diversity

58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

90

Total Online Enrollment

24,615

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

17% On-campus

83% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 94% online

Associate Check Bold 83% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 80% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 79% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $21,973 $21,973
Graduate $16,087 $16,087

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $530
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,400
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,920
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,500

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,503 $22,503
Off-campus without family $37,823 $37,823
Off-campus with family $25,003 $25,003

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

52%

Pell Grant

58%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,751
State Grant Aid $1,727
Institution Grant Aid $7,405
Pell Grant Aid $4,726

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

Other

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Other Sports

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC